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Tl SISSL prides which functionary when a web browser connects to web site using the HTTPS protocol?
The correct answer is A. delivers secure communication over a network connection. TLS/SSL (used by HTTPS) establishes an encrypted, authenticated channel between a browser and a web server. Its primary function is ensuring data confidentiality and integrity over the network connection.
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Tl SISSL prides which functionary when a web browser connects to web site using the HTTPS protocol?
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- Adelivers secure communication over a network connection
- Bprevents the web server from being compromised
- Cprotects network packets from interception by intermedianes
- Dstop the web browser from automatically downloading malware
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(26 responses)- A88% (23)
- C4% (1)
- D8% (2)
Why each option
TLS/SSL (used by HTTPS) establishes an encrypted, authenticated channel between a browser and a web server. Its primary function is ensuring data confidentiality and integrity over the network connection.
TLS/SSL performs a handshake that negotiates cipher suites and authenticates the server via a digital certificate, then encrypts all data exchanged between the browser and server. This combination of encryption, authentication, and integrity checking is precisely what 'delivering secure communication over a network connection' means in the context of HTTPS.
TLS/SSL does not protect the web server from being compromised - server security depends on patching, access controls, and hardening, not transport-layer encryption.
While TLS encrypts packets so intercepted traffic is unreadable, this is a mechanism of secure communication rather than a separate or distinct function from answer A.
TLS/SSL has no capability to detect or block malware downloads - that responsibility belongs to antivirus software, browser content filters, or endpoint protection tools.
Concept tested: TLS/SSL function in HTTPS secure communication
Source: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-server/security/tls/tls-ssl-schannel-ssp-overview
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